Word on the Street (2026-27)


September 11, 2026

What’s the most embarrassing song that you know ALL the lyrics to?

“Poker Face,” by Lady Gaga — Dallas Casciani ’27

The rap in “Baby” by Justin Beiber — Lily Wallaker ’29

“Endangered Love (Barbara Manatee)” from VeggieTales — Cameron Kennedy ’29

“Nobody’s Perfect” by Hannah Montana — Amelie Livingston ’30

“The Schuyler Sisters” from Hamilton — Madelyn Taliaferro ’27

“All Star” by Smash Mouth — Jonah Camenga ’29

“It’s a Jungle Out There” by Randy Newman — Lindsay Byrd ’28

PopularMMO’s Minecraft “Peanut Butter & Jelly Time” — Luis Mandel ’30

September 4, 2026

For the Freshmen – What has been the biggest surprise in your first two weeks here?

“The water genuinely tastes horrible. (coming from a Washingtonian though!)” — Alec Giacometti ’30

“How easy it was to adapt to campus life!” — Calvin Edwards ’30

“It was surprising how quickly so many of us became friends in such a short amount of time; the community here is amazing!” — Selah Mae Boer ’30

“How easy it is to get my steps in.” — Gracie Harbaugh ’30

“The biggest surprise in my first two weeks here was the joy the professors have for teaching their subjects!” — Abigail Hollinshead ’30

“Everyone on campus is eager to help when asked.” — Hope McKinley ’30

“How big of a thing syllabuses are here.” — Kai Wray ’30